A Feeling of Popularity - The true face of Erika

Ryuji went through the next three fights easily. Because he hid his style of fighting from others, using pure power and speed to tear the enemy apart. If they were respectful, he didn't kill them. Instead, just injured them or knocked them out. 

He realised that in the first match, his actions scared many other heroes. So badly that even Alan spoke to him about how gruesome the nobles called him in their meetings.

It was coming to the last qualifying match. After that, it would be the real tournament. A battle where those who surpassed a certain quality level would take place. 

Thus today, Ryuji was with Erika in the city like he promised himself.

'Thankfully, Yumiko thought having dates with each other alternately was a great idea. I asked to take Erika first because of how much I neglected her in the past.' 

"Tough the cost, Yumiko asked, was significant..."